Tag Archives: Faith

God’s promises are never hidden. But their fulfillment is.

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Pastor Foley

Though God confounds human understanding in how he fulfills each of his promises, the promises themselves are plainly recorded in the Bible. Sometimes Christians claim to receive new promises directly from God through supernatural revelation. Other Christians claim to discover … Continue reading →

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Faith is trust in all of the promises of God

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Pastor Foley

In the Bible, faith is trust in all of the promises of God. Faith is not biblical when it emphasizes only a “subset” of biblical promises that match our personal interests, circumstances, or understanding. In the time of Jesus, some … Continue reading →

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Martyrs witness to the promises of God

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Pastor Foley

To what does the Christian martyr bear witness? In the world’s definition of witness, witnesses testify to what they have personally seen or heard. If we were to develop our understanding of Christian martyrdom based on that definition, we might … Continue reading →

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